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Not sure if this woud work, but the theory seems right, what do you guys think?

Basically on each side of rear axle utilize a chain in the front and rear, over springs, limiting axle torsion. They should not limit axle flex, since the length between the front and center (A-B), and center and rear (C-B) does not change, so teh chain should allow the drop without problems. Teh chain tension could be adjusted using some type of stud with a hole in head and nut like O====

For background the pinion angle would pull up when torque is applied to the rig moving forward (opposite force).

Reasons to look into this approach:

1- Really easy and cheap to make (about ten bucks in chain and parts)
2- Seems to eliminate\avoid axle wrap
3- light
4- less stuff to bang around on rocks

So flame away, but what do you think?

From page two, but here is the setup in place, and worked out great to help minimize wrap. Again, it is not a 100% anti-wrap solution, but a very easy way to help reduce wrap, and can be built very easy for about $10 , Also light, and does not limit flex

What about if the rear chain is actually wrapped by the leaf? The distance should not change at all at flex. Like this:

I think I will get some chain, cut it up and see if it would work

Gui

I think this setup would be a better option.. I don't think the rear chain would limit droop however it would likely limit compression. I think the problem with the chain idea is to follow the arc as closely as possible the rear chain would need to slop down as it goes towards the rear of the vehicle.

I have recently used the technique used in JP mag (insert flaming here...LOL) by adding a leaf on TOP of the main leaf. It needs to be the same length as the main leaf.
We recently put a D-60 into the rear of an XJ and did this. This is wtih almost 8" of lift, 36" tires and...ZERO...I repeat ZERO axle wrap and flex was not hindered at all.

I am in the middle of an MJ buildup (my own rig) and used the stock rear leaf packs SOA and added a leaf to the top.
Brett you'll like this...We're doing the front leaf conversion with 7 leaf waggy springs with an extra waggy long leaf in the pack and then a leaf over the main leaf for axle wrap. If it works as well as it does on the XJ it is a VERY cheap and easy solution to axle wrap.

I have recently used the technique used in JP mag (insert flaming here...LOL) by adding a leaf on TOP of the main leaf. It needs to be the same length as the main leaf.
We recently put a D-60 into the rear of an XJ and did this. This is wtih almost 8" of lift, 36" tires and...ZERO...I repeat ZERO axle wrap and flex was not hindered at all.

I am in the middle of an MJ buildup (my own rig) and used the stock rear leaf packs SOA and added a leaf to the top.
Brett you'll like this...We're doing the front leaf conversion with 7 leaf waggy springs with an extra waggy long leaf in the pack and then a leaf over the main leaf for axle wrap. If it works as well as it does on the XJ it is a VERY cheap and easy solution to axle wrap.

Wouldn't this hinder droop considerably? Did you run your set up without the added leaf on top before and see if flex was really effected? Sorry, I don't get JP

absolutely 100% sure that adding a spring on top will not reduce axle wrap to ZERO. even teh beefiest spring packs have a bit of axle wrap. dont believe me? strap a vid cam under your junk pointed at teh rear pinion and video yourself driving.

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